CITROEN DS3 Handbook page 382

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Driving
Moving off
Apply the parking brake.
Select position P or N .
Start the engine.
If these conditions are not met, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of
an warning message.
With the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Select position R , D or M .
Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N is selected inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then select position D to
accelerate.
If the ambient temperature is below
-23°C, the engine should be left at idle
for four minutes, to ensure the correct
operation and life of the engine and
gearbox.
When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R , D or
M is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P .